My mom says she loves me just as much, but I still feel like I’m standing on the outside looking in. I want to be part of the family, not just in name but in heart.

Advice Dear Annie: My DIL's big family gets all of their time, attention while I'm on the outside looking in Published: Sep. 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

My mom says she loves me just as much, but I still feel like I’m standing on the outside looking in. I want to be part of the family, not just in name but in heart.